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Portugal Resident24 Jul

An otter has been spotted in the grounds of Pena Park, marking the first confirmed record of the species in the heart of the Sintra hills for several decades. The The post Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

More than 100 ride-hailing (TVDE) drivers protested outside Albufeira Town Hall today (July 24), demanding the reversal of new restrictions that prevent them from picking up passengers in some of The post Ride-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

France has welcomed Portuguese help in fighting devastating wildfires along its Atlantic coast, where thousands of residents and holidaymakers have been ordered to evacuate — some by boat — as The post France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Portugal’s Socialist Party has accused CHEGA of using a parliamentary inquiry to try to weaken the PJ judicial police at a point where the force is investigating armed far-right groups The post PS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

The company that manages Portugal’s historic Estoril Circuit has been identified as a candidate for privatisation under a government-commissioned review of state-owned enterprises. A report on the strategic role of The post Government weighs sale of historic Estoril Circuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

In this week’s The Resident news podcast, Natasha and Carl discuss whether the government’s new plan to distribute AIMA immigration lawsuits to regional courts (instead of overloading Lisbon) is a The post News Review: Is AIMA legal fix a ruse? EU help 6 months after storms & oceans in ‘safe’ hands appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Petrol and diesel prices will be increasing at the pumps yet again on Monday. This far, it is looking as if diesel will rise by as many as 9 cents The post Another week with fuel price hikes on horizon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

So, rather than another meal out, here is a local wine that is worthy of an evening at home with a home-cooked meal. Take the time to enjoy it. Barranco The post Wine Talk – A local white wine with elegance and character appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

A giant inflatable attraction billed as “the largest inflatable course in Europe” is set to open in Lisbon this August, promising family-friendly fun throughout the summer holidays. A Fábrica dos The post “Europe’s largest inflatable course” coming to Lisbon this August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

A 21-year-old man has died after he was pulled from the sea at an unpatrolled stretch of Praia do Cabeço, in the municipality of Castro Marim, on Thursday afternoon (July The post 21-year-old dies after being pulled from sea at Castro Marim beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Portugal’s Socialist Party will seek a parliamentary inquiry into the digitalisation of national examinations unless Education Minister Fernando Alexandre provides satisfactory answers about the process by early September. PS parliamentary The post PS threatens inquiry into Portugal’s exam chaos unless minister answers

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Interior Minister Luís Neves has welcomed CHEGA’s decision to force a parliamentary inquiry into his years leading the Polícia Judiciária, saying it will provide an opportunity for his record at The post “Good”: Minister welcomes CHEGA’s inquiry into his years leading PJ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

The only suspect in custody over the abduction and murder of Algarve businessman Ricardo Claro has been found dead in his cell at Faro Prison. Rogério, a 39-year-old Brazilian national The post Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Right-wing populist party CHEGA will use its parliamentary powers to force an inquiry into Interior Minister Luís Neves when parliament returns in September, party leader André Ventura has announced today. The post CHEGA to force parliamentary inquiry into Interior Minister Luís Neves appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident24 Jul

The Ironman brand is expanding its presence in Portugal with the launch of a new international race in the Algarve, bringing one of the world’s best-known triathlon events to Vilamoura The post World-famous Ironman triathlon coming to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

The nursery attended by the 18-month-old girl who died after being left inside a transport vehicle in Almada has said it is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the tragedy and The post Almada nursery says it is cooperating fully with investigation into toddler’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Students are due to protest outside Portugal’s Education Ministry this evening, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Fernando Alexandre as reports of missing pages, mismatched papers and marking errors continue The post Students demand education minister’s resignation, but minister remains upbeat appeared fi

Portugal Resident24 Jul

The death of an 18-month-old girl who was left for hours inside a nursery transport vehicle in Almada has prompted renewed calls for mandatory safety procedures and multiple checks when The post Almada toddler tragedy prompts calls for stricter child transport safeguards appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro reportedly intends to postpone any government reshuffle until after the summer, despite mounting pressure on Interior Minister Luís Neves and the political fallout from Portugal’s national The post Montenegro delays government reshuffle as pressure mounts on Interior minister appeared fir

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Alcoutim is turning to an unlikely ally in its fight against rural wildfires: hunters. The eastern Algarve municipality has signed a collaboration agreement with the Algarve Hunting Federation and 25 The post Alcoutim enlists hunters to help prevent wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Back in the mid to late 1980s, there were very few genuinely good Portuguese wines to be found on supermarket shelves or on the wine lists of mainstream restaurants here The post Quinta da Bacalhôa – an old favourite revisited appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Following yesterday’s horrific death of a toddler forgotten in a school bus comes news today of another tragedy: a three year old boy dying following a fall from an apartment The post Three-year-old dies after falling from second floor apartment in Maia (Porto district) appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Portugal’s public sector awarded almost €24.8 billion in contracts last year — around 8% of the country’s GDP — as pressure to deliver projects financed through the PRR (Plan for The post Almost half of Portugal’s state contracts sealed without recourse to public tenders appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

The Algarve Senior Bikers headed towards the cooler west coast for their July ride, organised by Phill Anderson and Andrew Chilton. Two groups set off from Silves before climbing into The post Algarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride appeared first on Portugal Resident .